Since its inception, YouTube TV has been one of the best ways to cut the cord without losing the live TV experience. But as the price has slowly crept up to $72.99 over the years, the service has started to feel a lot like the cable packages it was meant to replace. We’ve all asked the same … [Read more...] about YouTube TV announces ‘Plans’ for 2026: Sports-only package, family plan, and more
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Save $220 on the powerful, versatile Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
We talk a lot about the best Chromebooks here, and lately, devices like the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 have been stealing the spotlight with their fantastic designs and gorgeous OLED screens. But as good as some of these newer Chromebooks are, it doesn't take away from some devices that are a tad bit … [Read more...] about Save $220 on the powerful, versatile Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
This new Google Meet screen share feature is one of my new favorites
We have all been there: you are in a Google Meet call, you hit "Present" to share your screen, and suddenly your colleagues disappear behind your slide deck or spreadsheet. You are left presenting to the void, unable to see head nods, confused looks, or raised hands. Google is fixing this common … [Read more...] about This new Google Meet screen share feature is one of my new favorites
I have the perfect trip to try out the massive, new Google Photos video editing upgrade
We all take tons of videos, but most of them just sit in our cloud storage, unseen and unedited. Why? Because editing video on a phone is generally a tedious, clunky experience. Google Photos is looking to change that with a major update that introduces 5 new video editing tools: templates, a … [Read more...] about I have the perfect trip to try out the massive, new Google Photos video editing upgrade
Google’s Mixboard can now turn your messy ideas into polished presentations with ‘Nano Banana Pro’
If you haven't played with Mixboard yet, you are missing out on one of Google's most interesting AI experiments. It started as a fluid, AI-powered whiteboard for brainstorming—sort of like a mood board that could talk back. But with a new update today, it is graduating from just generating ideas to … [Read more...] about Google’s Mixboard can now turn your messy ideas into polished presentations with ‘Nano Banana Pro’
Intel’s delayed Panther Lake chips are set for early 2026, with at least six new Chromebooks on the way
If you rewind the clock to this time last year, we were pretty excited about a new baseboard we found in the Chromium Repositories code-named ‘Fatcat’. It was our first sign that Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake SoC was on the way, and at the time, we fully expected 2025 to be the year these … [Read more...] about Intel’s delayed Panther Lake chips are set for early 2026, with at least six new Chromebooks on the way
Google’s ‘Year in Search 2025’ film is a powerful look at a year spent reimagining the future
It’s that time of year again. While we are busy checking our Spotify Wrapped and Google Photos Recaps, Google has dropped its annual cultural touchstone: the Year in Search 2025 film. If you have never watched one of these, they are far more than just a list of keywords. Google manages to weave … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Year in Search 2025’ film is a powerful look at a year spent reimagining the future
I’m so excited by these new updates from Google on XR headsets and glasses for 2026
Today, during The Android Show: XR Edition, Google gave us a glimpse of that future of XR headsets - both VR and AR - and it all looks pretty incredible. Not only are we getting massive feature drops for the Samsung Galaxy XR headset today, but Google also pulled back the curtain on the next wave … [Read more...] about I’m so excited by these new updates from Google on XR headsets and glasses for 2026
GameChat on the go: Pixel phones now work as webcams for Switch 2
One of the coolest features of the new Switch 2 is GameChat. It allows you to join group video calls where everyone shares their game screen and camera feed, letting you see your friends' reactions in real-time while you play Mario Kart or Smash Bros. There is just one problem: the Switch 2 … [Read more...] about GameChat on the go: Pixel phones now work as webcams for Switch 2
The Google Pixel 9a just hit its lowest price ever at $150 off
We thought the deal we saw back in August—where the Pixel 9a dropped to $399—was good. But apparently, Google had one more surprise up its sleeve for the holiday shopping season. Right now, the Google Pixel 9a can be had for just $349. That is a full $150 off its regular price, and technically … [Read more...] about The Google Pixel 9a just hit its lowest price ever at $150 off
Google Drive’s file viewer is getting a sleek, modern redesign for better navigation
Google Drive has long been a great place to store files, but the actual experience of viewing them on the web has often felt a bit dated. Opening a PDF or video usually meant dealing with a sparse, clunky interface that lacked useful navigation tools. Well, that is finally changing. In a new … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s file viewer is getting a sleek, modern redesign for better navigation
I’m excited I might finally be getting Gemini on my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio
Ever since Google first announced they were bringing the power of Gemini to the smart home, I've been impatiently checking my Google Home app, hoping to see that invite. While my phone and Chromebook have both had Gemini for a while, my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio speakers have been stuck flaky and … [Read more...] about I’m excited I might finally be getting Gemini on my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio
